OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced they have won $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("B more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two se more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies consp more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Ba more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices * February 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a massive, long-running scheme to in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION * Raoul and Majority of Coalition also File New Lawsuit Against Novartis for Same Actions Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two additional settlements with Lannett Company I more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartfor more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Alice Tuan's Exuberant New Play 'Balls Balls Balls,' Feb. 6-8 & 13-14 * Directed by Veronica Santoyo, associate teaching professor of theatre, with original dramaturgy by Diana Grisanti, assistant professor of playwriting, Balls Balls Balls is a new work by award-winning playwright Alice Tuan commissioned by Ball State's Department of Thea more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- A coalition of Black church leaders has formally contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging the federal agency to reconsider its plans to weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles. In a public comment letter, the leaders express concerns about the potential health impacts on marginalized communities, particularly those adversely affected by air quality issues. The proposed changes to fuel economy standards are expected to increase vehicle  more ST

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN set to showcase more than 3,200 regular season softball games across networks * * Nearly 150 games across ESPN linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network * 16 top 10 regular season matchups * Nearly 2,600 regular season games on ESPN+ * Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Returns for Seventh Year * Conference Championships more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * First Mid Insurance Group Announces Acquisition of Downs Insurance First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG), a trusted provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Downs Insurance Agency in Decatur, IL. The transaction closed on January 12, 2026. The acquisition supports FMIG's continued growth strategy across central Illinois and expands its presence more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Indiana Chamber Lauds Tort Reform Bill Passing House Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders is calling on state senators to now support and pass House Bill 1417 on tort reform. The legislation, which passed the House today 61-34, brings long overdue clarity to how public nuisance claims can be used and raises the cap on qualified settlement off more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis L. Crisler to Showcase "Indiana Chitlin Circuit" and New Poetic Forms at Ball State University Libraries * Ball State University Libraries and the Creative Writing program within the Department of English will host Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis L. Crisler for an evening of poetry, performance, and literary innovation at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Bracken Library, Room 104. more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Research in birds, butterflies, leads senior to wildlife conservation Elisabeth Pennington will graduate in August 2026 with a major in biology and minors in chemistry, theater, and physics, and plans to earn a graduate degree in wildlife conservation -- something she would not have considered before her IU Kokomo experiences. * Watching a documentary in her introductory level biology course change more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 3 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Kishwar publishes article on methods of researching social media algorithms Doctoral candidate Aanila Kishwar's article, "Facebook's data enclave and the woes of researching social media recommendation algorithms: A reflection on methods.," (https://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/14550) was published in First Monday. The study focuses on Facebook as a social media company t more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * IU Columbus introduces only part-time nursing degree (BSN) in Indiana Starting in Fall 2026, IU Columbus will offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree available part-time, offering flexibility for students who are working and have other responsibilities. This program offers the only in-person, part-time BSN in Indiana, helping to expand access and address the nursing shortage. Feb 3, 2 more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * IU Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences and NCAA Launch Data Visualization Challenge for High School Students By Darcy Tayler Indiana University Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences has collaborated with the NCAA(R) to launch a data visualization challenge to highlight the growing significance and impact of women's college basketball. Open to Indiana-based high sc more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Leading writer, the CEOs of AMD and Adobe, and a tech industry investor to headline Presidential Lecture Series spring lineup An exciting lineup featuring a bestselling science writer, the visionary chief executive officer of computer chipmaker AMD, the CEO of software company Adobe and a tech-industry pioneer will join Purdue University President Mung Chiang this semester as part of the Presidential more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln -The Nebraska Attorney General's Office joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ( more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer Sin City has eyes on its next head coach -- even if it will have to wait. The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their new head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Sunday, per sources. Las Vegas can't officia more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Northwest Designs Named Official and Exclusive Event Merchandise Partner of the NFHS The NFHS is proud to announce a new partnership with Northwest Designs as the Official and Exclusive Event Merchandise Partner of the NFHS. Northwest Designs will be a Corporate Champion of the NFHS through 2030. Northwest Designs brings more than 40 years of exp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Despite Frank Mrvan's Roadblocks, Trump and Republicans Boost U.S. Steel Production Despite out of touch Democrat Frank Mrvan standing in the way, the "United States produced 82.0 million tons of steel in 2025, up 3.1% from the previous year." This marks the first time in nearly three decades that the "U.S. outpaced Japan in crude steel production." While President Trump and House Republica more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Feb. 3 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Powering Progress: Leaders Shaping the Future of the CSU By Alisia Ruble In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight the CSU's Black and African American university leaders whose dedication, innovation and advocacy continue to propel the university forward. From the Chancellor's Office to campuses across California, the California State University's Black and African American leaders are d more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue's online Master of Business and Technology program adds Indianapolis option for in-person networking, collaborating * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's innovative online Master of Business and Technology (MBT) program is launching a new option for fall 2026 -an in-person experience that will allow online students to network and collaborate at Purdue's Indianapolis location. The new  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Reichard Named to House Appropriations Committee * WAYNESBORO - Just in time for the kick-off of the 2026-27 state budget season, Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) was named to the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for creating yearly budgets, by House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton). "I am thrilled to have Rep. Reichard join the Appropriations Committe more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Team Provides First Direct Evidence of CD28 Effects on CAR T-Cell Therapy * BUFFALO, N.Y. - While chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, an emerging form of immunotherapy, has significantly improved survival rates for patients with multiple myeloma, 30-60% of people with this cancer will eventually relapse. A preclinical study led by more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 millio more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Scholars gather at Ohio State for Northwest Ordinance conference Event kicks off celebrations for America 250 * A fully booked conference - with a wait list - is a great way to kick off celebrations in Ohio for the United States' semiquincentennial, or America 250. At "New Perspectives on the Northwest Ordinance," held at The Ohio State University, scholars from Stanford University, Howard University, Johns Ho more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 2 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ approves funding to support Utah media coalition's fight for open court proceedings in Charlie Kirk case * The Society of Professional Journalists Legal Defense Fund Committee has approved $1,500 in support for the Utah Headliners Chapter of SPJ as part of a broader effort to protect public access to court proceedings in the prosecution of the suspect charged in the more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 2 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Spring is for Spartan Sports * Highlights of UNCG's Spring Athletics Calendar Winter belongs to men's and women's basketball in the pantheon of UNCG sports. But as the wintry weather marches our Spartan cagers towards the SoCon Tournament, held in Asheville in March, our warm-weather teams gear up for exciting seasons of their own. From the diamond to the track to the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 511, Sub-No. 8X) entitled "Central Railroad Co. of Indianapolis - Abandonment Exemption - In Howard County, Indiana": * * * Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis (CERA) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon two rail lines extending approximately 1.77 miles in the City of Kokomo, Howard County more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Trine University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to proposed regulations that would impose a fixed admission period for international students. The institution argues that such rules compromise the flexibility integral to the U.S. higher education system. The proposed rule, which would introduce new extension procedures and rigid timelines for admissions, has raised alarms among educational lead more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), expressing serious concerns regarding a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission and a new extension procedure for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The letter emphasizes the negative impact that these changes could have on the university's diverse international community. According to the university, which has more ST

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets AG Jones announces settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition AG Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Filing New Complaint Against Novartis for Artificially Raisi more PR